Girl Name
Henley
Henley means “High”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Henley is a girl baby name, meaning "High". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Henley often also consider Hervey.
Henley meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: High
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Henley as H·E·N·L·E·Y, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Henley is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Henley variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Henleya, Henleye, Henleyy, Henle.
- Nicknames: Hen and H.
- Middle names: Pair Henley with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Henley middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hervey, Honey, Harley, Halley, Hadley — full picks on the sibling names for Henley guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Henley? Browse our names like Henley guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Henley
What does the name Henley mean?
Henley means "High". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Henley is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Henley?
The exact origin of Henley is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Henley?
Henley has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Henley a boy's or girl's name?
Henley is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Henley in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Henley sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Henley?
Names that share Henley's sound and style include Hervey, Honey, Harley, Halley, Hadley.
What middle names pair well with Henley?
Good middle-name fits for Henley pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Henley is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Henley is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Henley?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Henley share its rhythm without rhyming — Hervey, Honey, Harley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.